NORMAL RECORDING
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times
a tape can be recorded on.
Recording speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum number of
recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
6, 8 100
18, 24 50
30, 40 50
NOTES:
•The maximum number of recording times will vary
depending on the location and kind of tape used. Verify
the recording quality and replace the tape when the
quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated
above are based on test tapes (T-120 or T-160) used
by the company.
•If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will not
be as stable and that may cause problems.
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during recording.
°The Pause/Still indicator “:” blinks.
NOTES:
•The image appears on-screen but it is not recorded.
•If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or
more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid
damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or press
the PAUSE/SEARCH button again.
Recording Check
The image being recorded can be checked.
1During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK)
button.
°The tape will be rewound and then played back.
The VCR will then return to the previous
recording mode.
NOTE:
•During recording check operations, recording is
suspended momentarily.
Clog Detection
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When
the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates,
the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V
(Low), the “a” indicator flashes on the digital display, and
the buzzer sounds.
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “N”,
the recording quality is not monitored.
NOTES:
•To cancel the “a” indicator display and reset the
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP
button.
•Clog detection is not possible if recording in 8-hour
mode.
NU4QG/NA3 (SRT-2400DC GB) Mon. Sept., 17/2001
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